article thumbnail

Two Deserts: From Form's latest exhibition traces the changing shape of the Californian desert

Creative Boom

Tracing the transforming Californian desert in the past and present, Two Deserts is a 25' documentary that playfully explores the relationship between humans and nature," the pair explains. "A Speaking of the story, Two Deserts is an account of Randall Henderson, the editor and publisher of DESERT Magazine.

article thumbnail

Concrete Hong Kong: learn about architecture through foldout models

Creative Boom

Now, a new hardback book by Zupagrafika, an independent publisher, author and design studio based in PoznaƄ, Poland, celebrates this era in style. Concrete Hong Kong joins a series of excellent books published by Zupagrafika, celebrating modernist architecture, design and photography in a unique and playful way.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Cara Ziruo Wang's delightful illustrations depict the 24 solar terms of the traditional Chinese calendar

Creative Boom

I hope these illustrations present rural China with all its wonders and imagination, transforming our ordinary surroundings into an extraordinary dream." All these decisions allowed the landscape to be presented in a nostalgic tone, which provides warmth and grace in work." But all was not lost. she adds.

article thumbnail

‘An Indigenous Present’ Is a Paradigm-Shifting Illumination of Native North American Art Today

Colossal

All images © DelMonico Books, shared with permission “Historically, books about contemporary Native and Indigenous art have often been composed of academic essays illustrated with artworks by Indigenous makers,” Jeffrey Gibson ( previously ) says in the introduction to An Indigenous Present.

article thumbnail

Shin Yu Pai Talks Publishing, Design, and Poetry as a Balm

Spine Magazine

For the first time in its decades of existence, the Washington State-based independent press Empty Bowl has published the work of an Asian American female author. In meteorology, the word “virga” refers to “a dry thunderstorm.” Photo: Daniel Carrillo. She has had a direct hand in designing and making most of her books.

article thumbnail

10 excellent books for illustrators to inspire and help refine skills

Creative Boom

We present a curated list to help you develop your illustration practice. Andrew Loomis is an iconic figure in art education, and here, he presents the foundational principles of illustration in this comprehensive guide. From anatomy to composition, this book covers it all, making it a must-have reference for illustrators.

article thumbnail

15+ Best Graphic Design Books in 2023

Just Creative

Whether you’re starting or have been in the industry for years, there are a variety of books you can reference. That’s why we have a list of books you can reference to improve as a graphic designer. Niggli Verlag (Publisher) $54.14 Also, it references design history from someone aware of how politics affects art.